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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.30, 1,116.81 and 729.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.30, 1,116.81 and 729.15 is: 1,083.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.30 : 1,116.81 = 729.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.30/1,116.81 = 729.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.30x = 1,116.81 × 729.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.30x = 814,322.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,322.01/751.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.88

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